Safari Search to use Yahoo instead of Google?

MacRumors · Feb 24, 2004, 09:13 AM

According to one report, Yahoo is presently in negotiations with Apple to replace the Google-driven Search box in Apple's Web Browser (Safari) with one powered by Yahoo's search engine.

Apple's web browser offers a built in search box in the top right corner window which allows users to quickly search the web. Since Safari's introduction, the search box has used Google's popular search engine to provide results.

Google's prominent placement is presumably provided for convenience rather than any specific financial deal between the two companies.

Savage Henry · Feb 24, 2004, 09:16 AM

Over my, and several other peoples, dead body.

I'm hoping that's a healthy 5lb pile of guff.

Bear · Feb 24, 2004, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Macrumors
According to one report, Yahoo is presently in negotiations with Apple to replace the Google-driven Search box in Apple's Web Browser (Safari) with one powered by Yahoo's search engine.

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Apple should have which search engine to use as a preferences item. At least of the ones that can be used from the web browser that way.

edesignuk · Feb 24, 2004, 09:16 AM

I hope they don't change it. Google is the best search engine period, it should stay.

phonic pol · Feb 24, 2004, 09:18 AM

Bad move in my opionion. Google is the best search engine I've come across.

Finiksa · Feb 24, 2004, 09:20 AM

There is no way in hell I'd use a Yahoo search box.

Well, not until I figure out a hack to change it back to Google.

KLFloyd · Feb 24, 2004, 09:20 AM

I too prefer Google over Yahoo any day of the week. Having that little Google bar up there is one of my favorite features of Safari.

I hope Apple keeps things the way they are. However, i see no problem with allowing the user to choose which search they'd rather use in Preferences.

DigiHal · Feb 24, 2004, 09:24 AM

Don't fookin' do it!!!!

stefman · Feb 24, 2004, 09:24 AM

I hope not!! And if something has to happen, can they leave us the choice between Google and Yahoo!

iindigo · Feb 24, 2004, 09:26 AM

NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Google r0x0rz your s0x!!! But Yahoo on the other hand....

Stella · Feb 24, 2004, 09:28 AM

the choice of search engine to use should be down to the user, and not to the company that offers Apple the most money.

akb · Feb 24, 2004, 09:28 AM

Firefox handles the search box brilliantly.

Google is the default search engine, but it's as simple as visiting the extensions site to add more. You can even add eBay, Dictionary.com, Amazon, IMDB etc. to the options.

Safari could follow that lead, with Yahoo as the default if needs (and contractual obligations) be.

orb · Feb 24, 2004, 09:28 AM

I'd rather have a choice of search providers. If I can't have choice, I'll take google. (which is my current choice) If I can't have google, I'll take another web browser.

Thanks apple

j33pd0g · Feb 24, 2004, 09:32 AM

No way Jose! I will forever use version 1.2 of Safari. I made my back up right now. Apple will really have to add some amazing features into Safari to make me change my mind.

squirrellydw · Feb 24, 2004, 09:40 AM

NOOOOOO

floatingspirit · Feb 24, 2004, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KLFloyd
I too prefer Google over Yahoo any day of the week. Having that little Google bar up there is one of my favorite features of Safari.

I hope Apple keeps things the way they are. However, i see no problem with allowing the user to choose which search they'd rather use in Preferences.

Same here. Having commercial/product alliances decided in advance for consumers sounds a bit Microsofty to me...

TylerL · Feb 24, 2004, 09:44 AM

In the current release of Safari, the search field could be changed to another engine by editing the Safari binary.
I'm sure if this deal takes place, you'll find a convenient little 3rd party patch on VersionTracker within hours.

johnnyjibbs · Feb 24, 2004, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TylerL
In the current release of Safari, the search field could be changed to another engine by editing the Safari binary.
I'm sure if this deal takes place, you'll find a convenient little 3rd party patch on VersionTracker within hours.

I heard something about that but never changed it because I thought that Google was the best.

But I agree that choice is good. Have Google as the default and put a selectoin in the preferences.

yoman · Feb 24, 2004, 09:51 AM

Even if Apple changes the search box to Yahoo. we could all always go to Google.com and do our search. It adds one extra step, a small hassle. I'd most likely book mark it and hot key it.

I agree with the previous posters that it should be an option in the preferences panel. However, it is Apple's choice and if the money is good they might well consider it.

Wonder Boy · Feb 24, 2004, 09:52 AM

isn't google in kahoots with M$? i thought i read that somewhere. if this is true, maybe this has something to do witht the possible switch.

Henriok · Feb 24, 2004, 09:53 AM

If this is true Yahoo must pay BIG BUCKS to Apple for degrating the functionality in their browser. If they do it, the roar from Mac users everyware will be loud indeed and I don't think it'll take long before someone figures out how to hack the google-bar back.

numediaman · Feb 24, 2004, 09:57 AM

All we are talking about here is a product placement (just like the movies). Yahoo pays Apple to place its search box within the browser. Who cares what they put in there?

I just started using Safari last week (great, by the way -- and it'll get better). The first thing I did was eliminate almost all the bookmarks and features I didn't want and replace them with my own stuff. No problem!

By the way, now that I use Safari I can definitely judge the quality of certain web sites better -- and I have to tell you that the Apple site really sucks!! The support and discussions areas are is a mess -- slow to load and inconsistent. Come on Apple, what are you doing?

eyeluvmyimac · Feb 24, 2004, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by j33pd0g
No way Jose! I will forever use version 1.2 of Safari. I made my back up right now. Apple will really have to add some amazing features into Safari to make me change my mind.

Ditto. Google is, as you all said the best search engine around and I have NO plans to switch to anything else, especially yahoo. BAD MOVE on Apple's part (assuming this is true).
Safari v1.2 -- I will always love you.

Has anyone checked Dave Hyatts weblog to see what he says about it?

eSnow · Feb 24, 2004, 10:06 AM

one of my pet peeves with Safari is its completely braindead preferences. I want an option to disallow the browser to play mp3s from websites - ever. They are a major distraction and pain in the ass.

Along the same lines it is just retarded to not offer a choice of search engines.

zach · Feb 24, 2004, 10:09 AM

This would push me over the edge, and I would go to FireFox instantly. Safari is buggy enough as it is, and they want to remove my favorite feature?

No thanks...

Feb 24, 2004, 09:13 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Safari Search to use Yahoo instead of Google? According to one report, Yahoo is presently in negotiations with Apple to replace the Google-driven Search box in Apple's Web Browser (Safari) with one powered by Yahoo's search engine. Apple's web browser offers a built in search box in the top right corner window which allows users to quickly search the web. Since Safari's introduction, the search box has used Google's popular search engine to provide results. Google's prominent placement is presumably provided for convenience rather than any specific financial deal between the two companies.

Feb 24, 2004, 09:16 AM	#2
Savage Henry macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: in a one horse, two house, three pub town.	Over my, and several other peoples, dead body. I'm hoping that's a healthy 5lb pile of guff. __________________ Before a brilliant person begins something great, they must look foolish in the crowd. From the I Ching

Feb 24, 2004, 09:16 AM	#4
edesignuk Demi-God (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Great(?) Britain	I hope they don't change it. Google is the best search engine period, it should stay. __________________ Search before you post: MRoogle **Better BBC Search**

Feb 24, 2004, 09:20 AM	#7
KLFloyd macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Gainesville, FL	I too prefer Google over Yahoo any day of the week. Having that little Google bar up there is one of my favorite features of Safari. I hope Apple keeps things the way they are. However, i see no problem with allowing the user to choose which search they'd rather use in Preferences. __________________ Katie 2.0 GHz MacBook (Black) 5th Gen. iPod Apple TV Proud Mac User since 1984

Feb 24, 2004, 09:26 AM	#10
iindigo macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rainelle, WV	NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Google r0x0rz your s0x!!! But Yahoo on the other hand.... __________________ My Blog - My Software - My 3D Art - Mac OS Through the Years

Feb 24, 2004, 09:18 AM	#5
phonic pol macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK	Bad move in my opionion. Google is the best search engine I've come across.

Feb 24, 2004, 09:20 AM	#6
Finiksa macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Australia	There is no way in hell I'd use a Yahoo search box. Well, not until I figure out a hack to change it back to Google.

Feb 24, 2004, 09:24 AM	#8
DigiHal macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ft. Lauderdale	Don't fookin' do it!!!!

Feb 24, 2004, 09:24 AM	#9
stefman macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2002	I hope not!! And if something has to happen, can they leave us the choice between Google and Yahoo!

Feb 24, 2004, 09:28 AM	#11
Stella macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada	the choice of search engine to use should be down to the user, and not to the company that offers Apple the most money. __________________ iPhone: The cell phone for communists and censorship

Feb 24, 2004, 09:28 AM	#12
akb macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK	Firefox handles the search box brilliantly. Google is the default search engine, but it's as simple as visiting the extensions site to add more. You can even add eBay, Dictionary.com, Amazon, IMDB etc. to the options. Safari could follow that lead, with Yahoo as the default if needs (and contractual obligations) be.

Feb 24, 2004, 09:28 AM	#13
orb macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2002	I'll stop using safari I'd rather have a choice of search providers. If I can't have choice, I'll take google. (which is my current choice) If I can't have google, I'll take another web browser. Thanks apple

Feb 24, 2004, 09:32 AM	#14
j33pd0g macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central NY	No way Jose! I will forever use version 1.2 of Safari. I made my back up right now. Apple will really have to add some amazing features into Safari to make me change my mind. __________________ 2 x 2.26 GHz/10.5.8/6GB/Logic Pro 9/Shake 4.1/828mkII/Adam-A7's/DSL

Feb 24, 2004, 09:40 AM	#15
squirrellydw macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2003	NOOOOOO

Feb 24, 2004, 09:44 AM	#17
TylerL macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2002	In the current release of Safari, the search field could be changed to another engine by editing the Safari binary. I'm sure if this deal takes place, you'll find a convenient little 3rd party patch on VersionTracker within hours.

Feb 24, 2004, 09:51 AM	#19
yoman macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In the Bowels of the Cosmos	its not so bad Even if Apple changes the search box to Yahoo. we could all always go to Google.com and do our search. It adds one extra step, a small hassle. I'd most likely book mark it and hot key it. I agree with the previous posters that it should be an option in the preferences panel. However, it is Apple's choice and if the money is good they might well consider it. __________________ My first computer was an Apple IIGS at the meager age of 6 1/2 years. I was raised with an APPLE and I will die with an APPLE.

Feb 24, 2004, 09:52 AM	#20
Wonder Boy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South Windsor, CT	isn't google in kahoots with M$? i thought i read that somewhere. if this is true, maybe this has something to do witht the possible switch. __________________ girls are pretty.

Feb 24, 2004, 09:53 AM	#21
Henriok macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden	If this is true Yahoo must pay BIG BUCKS to Apple for degrating the functionality in their browser. If they do it, the roar from Mac users everyware will be loud indeed and I don't think it'll take long before someone figures out how to hack the google-bar back.

Feb 24, 2004, 09:57 AM	#22
numediaman macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago (by way of SF)	All we are talking about here is a product placement (just like the movies). Yahoo pays Apple to place its search box within the browser. Who cares what they put in there? I just started using Safari last week (great, by the way -- and it'll get better). The first thing I did was eliminate almost all the bookmarks and features I didn't want and replace them with my own stuff. No problem! By the way, now that I use Safari I can definitely judge the quality of certain web sites better -- and I have to tell you that the Apple site really sucks!! The support and discussions areas are is a mess -- slow to load and inconsistent. Come on Apple, what are you doing? __________________ Apple 2e, Mac Classic, Performa 630, PM8600, Titanium PB, Mac mini, MacBook Pro, iPod, iPhone, iPhone 3Gs

Feb 24, 2004, 10:06 AM	#24
eSnow macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2004	Re: Safari Search to use Yahoo instead of Google? one of my pet peeves with Safari is its completely braindead preferences. I want an option to disallow the browser to play mp3s from websites - ever. They are a major distraction and pain in the ass. Along the same lines it is just retarded to not offer a choice of search engines.

Feb 24, 2004, 10:09 AM	#25
zach macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2003	This would push me over the edge, and I would go to FireFox instantly. Safari is buggy enough as it is, and they want to remove my favorite feature? No thanks... __________________ MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz you, you're a history in rust

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